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Combined operation shuts down major drug lab

Body A combined operation between the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team, DEA, HSI (Homeland Security Investigations), along with Hunt County Deputies shut down a major illegal drug operation in Van Zandt County.
Van Zandt County, state, and federal authorities worked together in shutting down a major illegal drug operation in VZC March 7. The exact location was not released by the VZC Sheriff’s Department since it remains an active investigation. Three suspects were taken into custody by federal officers. Courtesy photo

Blotter

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office released the following arrest report for the time period of March 11-18. Trevor Paul Black, 33, Wills Point, Endanger to child, injury to child/elderly /disabled w inj.

Stolen vehicle report leads to arrest of wanted felon

Body A wanted felon was stopped by Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department patrol deputies resulting in additional charges being filed, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly. Deputy Juan Cortez took a stolen vehicle report on March 10.

Brief

Body Bright Star Baptist Church, located at 6833 FM 1395, Wills Point, will be having Revival services March 30 through April 2 with Bro. Dennis Erwin preaching.

Money files bills to incentivize agricultural business

Body Texas District 2 State Representative Brent Money has filed two bills aimed at incentivizing development and increasing feasibility of smallscale farming. “Rural farmers, ranchers, and small businesses are the backbone of Texas’ economy,” said Money.

WP teen killed, alleged intoxicated driver charged

Body editor@terrelltribune.com A Wills Point man was killed in Terrell by an alleged intoxicated driver in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 11. At approximately 2:49 a.m.

Canton resident celebrating a century of life

Body susan@vanzandtnews.com On March 6, the community gathered to celebrate the remarkable life of Frank Duyka, who turned 100 years old. A resident of Canton for over 40 years, Duyka’s life is a tapestry woven with love, service, and resilience.
Frank Duyka recently celebrated his 100th birthday. He has been a resident of Canton for over 40 years. He served as a proud World War II veteran. Photo by Susan Harris

Facility needs discussed during VISD meeting

Body Future facility needs over the next few years at Van ISD was a primary topic of discussion during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board March 10.
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